Lockdown is affecting all of us slightly differently, but one thing we all have in common seems to be having that bit of extra time on our hands. So now is the time to step away from Netflix and take some time out to do something therapeutic and mindful - while creating something beautiful along the way. And whether you do it alone, or with your partner, or to occupy your kids, there has never been a better time to get honing those skills you never knew you had.
10 Best Lockdown Craft Sets
WANDIC Flower Press Kit
It's time to get in that garden and get pressing those spring blooms with this kit from Amazon. Once pressed, the possibilities are endless, from art for your house to the prettiest flower brownies, to cards for your friends. Warning! This is highly addictive. Inspiration courtesy of: @petrutskaya_art/Instagram
Marbling Kit
Noticed everyone on your Insta-feed is suddenly obsessed with marbling? Well, if you wish to join them then you can't go far wrong with this kit, which contains everything you'll need to begin. Once you have prepared your solution, it really is so simple that even kids can have a go, and the results are almost always good. We found the less we fiddled, the stronger the colours. Inspiration courtesy of: @mujdeyivciger_art/Instagram
Loom Kit
For interiors junkies (haven't we all become one since lockdown?!) looms loom large. They are all over our feeds, casually hanging in the background of cool houses. Want one for yourself? It's high time you ordered this kit and got weaving. It's surprisingly easy, and the more you practice, the more you can experiment and create works of art for your cool house on Instagram. Inspiration courtesy of: @makeetcbooks/Instagram
365 Days of Drawing
Practice makes perfect and this brilliant book will help you do just that. With a full year's worth of exercises, you can brush up on your drawing skills and learn techniques to achieve the results you are after. And what better time to start than lockdown?!Inspiration courtesy of: @lornascobie/Instagram
Sunprint Kit
For those who are short on time / like quick results, may we introduce the sun print. Simply hold the object of your choice against the special paper in the sun , then dip into water and out comes your image. Once dry it's ready to go! Just make sure you flat dry as otherwise the colour will drip. Inspiration courtesy of: @lirisaw/Instagram
Glass Painting Set
This set contains everything you need to start your glass painting side-hustle. From the paints and brushes, to peelable gold guide paint and glass votives to practice on, you will be an expert in no time. You will never be short of a pretty vase again. Inspiration courtesy of: @handmadecraft25/Instagram
Magnus Gjoen Art Therapy Set
If you fancy colouring in but need something chic to work with, then look no further than artist, Magnus Gjoen. He has designed 3 prints on archival paper ready for your watercolours. And the best bit is that the Kate Moss fave has included 2 of each print so you can really nail your artwork before it hits your walls (or your grid). Inspiration courtesy of: @magnusgjoen
Wool Stamping Embroidery Kit
Like the idea of knitting but can't face the length of time it will take to learn? Then this is the kit for you... just follow the pattern with the wool provided and voila! you have a cute little knitted picture. By the time you've finished your chosen image, you should be able to start designing your own. Inspiration courtesy of: @katja_main/Instagram
Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering Guide
There is something quite special about a beautifully handwritten letter/place card/print. And now you can begin creating your own. This workbook will guide you through, with letters and words to copy, explaining how each is formed, giving you a strong foundation from which to start your lettering journey. So crack on!Inspiration courtesy of: @burlapandblue/Instagram
50 Piece Cake Decorating Set
Step away from the banana bread! You can do better than that. Make your baked goods grid-worthy with this super-affordable kit containing no less than 50 items. It's time to hone those icing skills. Inspiration courtesy of: @kiutie_bakes/Instagram